Portland Community College has many documents to guide us in our sustainability efforts, which contribute to the college’s ranking as the number one community college in the United States for sustainability according to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (AASHE STARS). Staff, faculty, and students are involved in developing these policies, plans, guides, and guidelines that govern the college. Scroll down to learn more about all of our sustainability guidance.
PCC staff at the shop the warehouse event at Central Distribution Services
PCC farm animals grazing the solar array at Rock Creek Campus.
Jimmy Hood, FMS Specialist, and Farid Kayali, Strategic Energy Management Associate, take an energy operations tour at Rock Creek campus.
Durable dishware at a sustainable dining event
Click below to learn more about each policy or guideline.
PCC Mission Statement – sustainability is explicitly called out as a core value for the college
Board Policy 1203: Values Statement – the college should be a good steward of the environment, engaging in energy-saving and environmental performance improvement strategies to the greatest extent possible.
Strategic Plan [pdf] – a commitment to equitable student success, to fulfill the mission of delivering access to quality education in a collaborative culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Integrated Pest Management Plan [pdf] – college policy to approach pest management with the least possible risk to the health and well-being of students, staff, and the environment. This document helps maintain the college’s Bee Campus Certification
PCC Design and Construction Standards – guidelines and requirements for designing and building new structures and for remodeling existing structures at PCC
Stormwater Management – guidelines to manage and maintain PCC stormwater management systems and various spill prevention and response activities
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